Eligibility Requirements

The following are the eligibility requirements for honorary degree recipients:

• Nominees must be living at the time of selection and able to attend the award ceremony.
• Honoree must have some tie to this community, state, or region.
• Preference is given to distinguished candidates who have not been widely recognized and honored, although individuals with nationwide and worldwide recognition should not be excluded.
• Accomplishments of the nominee which are consistent with our Public Affairs mission, and which are not associated with a paid or elected position, are viewed most favorably.
• Missouri State University staff, faculty, administrators, and current members of the Board of Governors are not eligible.
• Elected officials, while holding elected office, are also not eligible.